Parenting Mentor author
Ethan Park
Parenting & Education Writer
Former educator and parenting writer covering communication, learning habits, and family structure.
M.A., Education (UCLA — Graduate School of Education & Information Studies)
About the author
Experience and perspective
Ethan Park is a former classroom educator turned writer who focuses on the intersection of parenting and learning. He completed an M.A. in Education at UCLA (UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies), concentrating on student motivation and family engagement. At Parenting Mentor, Ethan creates practical guides on building homework routines, improving parent–child communication, and supporting executive functioning skills at different ages. His work is designed to help parents feel confident—especially when school, behavior, and emotions collide.
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Articles by Ethan Park
Teaching Kids Conflict Resolution for Everyday Family Fights (With Scripts You Can Use Tonight)
Use 10 common family scenarios with ready-to-say scripts and quick checklists to reduce yelling, set boundaries, and teach problem-solving skills.
When Your Stepdaughter or Adopted Daughter Says “I Hate You”: Calm Scripts and Boundaries That Protect Trust
Learn what “I hate you” may mean, what to say in the moment, and a simple 7-day repair plan for adopted or …
Parent-Child Conflict Over Screen Time: A Calm Step-by-Step Plan (With Scripts)
Stop daily screen-time battles with a clear 20-minute conversation plan, boundary scripts, and a simple reset routine that protects connection.
How to Stop a Toddler From Hitting You: Calm Scripts, Quick Steps, and Daily Routines
Use calm, in-the-moment scripts and simple routines to reduce toddler hitting. Learn common triggers, quick responses, and when to seek help.
What to Do When Your Child Yells at You: A Calm Script for Ages 3+
Get a step-by-step script for when your child yells, plus follow-up phrases and a simple plan to teach respectful talk without power …
Anger Management Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Calm-Down Scripts, Routines, and Quick Steps
Get quick, age-appropriate scripts, calming activities, and routines to handle toddler anger and preschool tantrums—plus when to seek help.
When Your Teen Daughter Says “I Hate You”: Calm Scripts, Boundaries, and What to Do Next
Learn why teens say “I hate you,” what to say in the moment, how to set respectful boundaries, and when to seek …
Is My Child’s Behavior “Strange” or Just Temperament? A Parent’s 10-Minute Check
Use a quick checklist to tell temperament from red flags, plus scripts and routines to reduce daily conflict and know when to …
When You Think “I Hate My Child”: What It Really Means and What to Do Next
Feeling “I hate my child” can signal burnout, grief, or overwhelm. Use calming scripts, a reset checklist, and know when to seek …
Unusual Behavior in Kids: Red Flags by Age, What’s Normal, and What to Do Next
Learn age-by-age signs of unusual behavior, what may be behind them, and practical scripts and checklists to decide when to get professional …
How to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Teen Son: Boundaries, Autonomy, and Calm Scripts
Build trust with your teen son using clear boundaries, autonomy, and calm conversation scripts—plus red flags and when to seek professional help.
How Dads Can Reconnect With a Distant Child: A 2-Week Plan for Trust and Closeness
A practical 2-week plan for dads to reconnect with a distant child, with conversation scripts, do’s and don’ts, and when to seek …